Julie Hobson
About Julie Hobson
Julie Hobson is a Population Health Performance Specialist at Highmark Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, where she has worked since 2018, focusing on improving workflows and performance metrics for primary care providers.
Work at Highmark
Julie Hobson has been employed at Highmark Inc. as a Population Health Performance Specialist since 2018. In this role, she operates from Pittsburgh, PA, and collaborates with inter-departmental teams to enhance workflows and achieve optimal performance and return on investment (ROI). Her responsibilities include identifying areas for improvement in value creation, cost control, and utilization performance. Julie works closely with various functions within the provider area to deliver data-driven support to primary care providers, ensuring they have the necessary tools for effective performance analysis.
Education and Expertise
Julie Hobson earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Registered Nursing from Villa Maria College in Erie, PA, completing her studies from 1981 to 1986. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in healthcare, which she applies in her current role at Highmark. As a Population Health Performance Specialist, she acts as a subject matter expert in value-based reimbursement programs, leveraging her nursing education to support primary care providers in improving quality, cost, and utilization scores.
Background
Julie Hobson has a background in nursing, having studied at Villa Maria College where she obtained her degree in Registered Nursing. Her professional journey has led her to Highmark Inc., where she has spent the last six years focusing on population health performance. Her experience in nursing and her current role combine to provide her with a unique perspective on healthcare delivery and performance improvement.
Achievements
In her role at Highmark, Julie Hobson has made significant contributions to the organization by transforming workflows and enhancing performance metrics. She is responsible for providing strategic, hands-on support to primary care providers, which has facilitated improvements in quality, cost, and utilization scores. Her expertise in value-based reimbursement programs has positioned her as a key resource for primary care providers seeking to optimize their performance.